Peyrassol
Château Rouge
The fruit selected for the Château wines comes from the oldest part of the estate, the two hills — called the Colline and Poucabana areas, vines with at least 45 years of age. This 100% estate wine offers the purest expression of a great Provencal terroir.
The fruit selected for the Château wines comes from the oldest part of the estate, the two hills — called the Colline and Poucabana areas, vines with at least 45 years of age. This 100% estate wine offers the purest expression of a great Provencal terroir. Aged at least 45+ years old. Clay and limestone dating from the Triassic period, with limestone predominating.
- Region
- Provence
- Appellation
- Provence
- Sub-Appellation
- Côtes de Provence AOP
- Varietal Composition
- Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache
- Aging
- The grapes are sorted in the vineyard and a second time on the table. Destemmed but not crushed, the grapes are lodged in concrete vats in a gravity way. Vatting time of 3 weeks, with alternating gentle punching of the cap and pumping over. The Cabernet Sauvignon is matured in 20-hectolitres wooden foudres, while the Syrah and the Grenache are matured in terracotta jars and concrete vats for 18 months.
- Alcohol
- 12.5%
Syrah dominant, the wine is deep ruby red in color with subtle aromas of red cherry, raspberries and blueberries with floral notes of violet and peony. The taste profile is rich in structure with harmonious tannins and flavors of spice, fresh fruit, and the signature Syrah peppery finish.
